No-Prep Lessons on Lewis and Clark

Do you need resources to teach about the Lewis and Clark Expedition? We’ve got the background and the resources you need to make that happen!

The Lewis and Clark expedition was a military expedition led by Captain Meriwether Lewis and Lieutenant William Clark to explore the Louisiana Purchase and the Pacific Northwest. The expedition was a significant chapter in the history of American exploration..

This worksheet integrates Social Studies and Vocabulary concepts.This cloze passage requires students to use a word bank to complete a summary of the Lewis and Clark journey into the American west.

Tips for Differentiation + Scaffolding 

In addition to independent student work time, use this worksheet as an activity for:

• Guided reading groups
• Lesson warm-up
• Lesson wrap-up
• Fast finishers 
• Homework assignment
• Whole-class review (via smartboard)

Fast Finisher Activity

• Challenge your fast finishers to extend their learning into a research project or essay development activity. 

Support Struggling Students

• Support struggling readers or ESL students by providing pictures or realia to enhance vocabulary instruction.

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Additionally, project the worksheet onto a screen and work through it as a class by having students record their answers in their notebooks. 

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